Criminal Threats

Los Angeles Criminal Threats Lawyer

Charged with Making Criminal Threats?

Under California and federal law, making criminal threats against another
person can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony offense. This crime involves
the willful action of threatening to commit a crime which would hurt or
kill another person. At Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel, we offer aggressive
legal defense for individuals who have been arrested or charged with making
criminal threats. While there are many circumstances this type of charge
can arise from, it is essential to have skilled legal defense on your side.

Disproving the Prosecution's Case

With a deep understanding of the elements that the prosecution intends
to prove, our priority is to disprove their evidence. By gathering our
own evidence, we can show that the situation was simply a misunderstanding
or even a false accusation. Our experienced Los Angeles criminal threats
attorney can challenge the charges you are facing and work to negotiate
a plea or avoid a conviction altogether.

We understand the severity of your allegations. Contact us now at (888) 973-0209
to set up a free case evaluation.

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Representing Charges of Criminal Threats

Making criminal threats can be done so in writing, via electronic device,
or verbally. There must be evidence that the statement was made showing
intent to harm or kill another person, regardless of whether there was
the intent to carry out the crime. The prosecution must be able to prove
that the person who was threatened sustained significant fear for their
safety or their family's safety, among other important elements.

In order to secure a criminal threat conviction, the prosecution must prove
the following elements:

The defendant deliberately threatened to kill or unlawfully cause great
bodily injury to the alleged victim

The threat was made by the defendant orally, in writing, or through electronic
communication devices

The intent of the statement made by defendant should be understood as a threat

The threat was so specific and obvious that it clearly communicated the
intentions to cause harm

The threat was able to cause the alleged victim to fear for their wellbeing
over a sustained amount of time

Under the circumstances, the fear of the alleged victim was reasonable

Giving Your Case the Personal Attention it Deserves

Working with the Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel means you work directly
with a qualified, experienced, and skilled defense lawyer who is completely
devoted to helping you get the results you need. To discuss your criminal
or DUI defense case, or to learn which steps to take, schedule a confidential
consultation today.

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